MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s mirror has a crack
o/s of front bumper insecure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn lipped
off side door mirror cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn lipped
off side door mirror cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both front wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both front wipers smeary
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA52 TSY is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2003 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 72,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 TSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LA52 TSY registered?
LA52 TSY is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is LA52 TSY safe to buy?
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